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“Definitely stay on the top floor. Also, note that the pet-friendly floors are the bottom floors.” (Bruin97)

Feb 26, 2015

“The fourth and fifth floors are renovated but the hotel is in the process of renovating the rest of the rooms as well.” (vielledame)

Feb 20, 2015

“Room 214 is just at the back of the elevator so you can hear the movement of the elevators.” (481nigelf)

Feb 9, 2015

“Rooms with a higher number are more desirable.” (ASICSBABY)

Feb 3, 2015

“Get the fifth floor if you can.” (robertsX1637OQ)

Jan 26, 2015

“There are only studio rooms so you can either pay for a room with one bed or two.
The only difference is the size of the studio rooms which are spacious on their own.” (roxannep31)

Jan 21, 2015

“Top floor is probably best for now. 507 is very quiet, being at the end of the corridor.” (foodie16)

Jan 7, 2015

“Rooms on the second floor are conveniently located close to the second floor continental breakfast.” (KellieB785)

Jan 6, 2015

“We stayed on the 4th floor, room 401. Room right off the elevator. Nice clean room with microwave and fridge. From window could see the ocean. Found it a little noisy at times being so close to elevator, otherwise no complaints. I would definitely come back.” (skibum13)

Dec 16, 2014

“West facing rooms, I would advise getting a suite as they are larger, have an ocean view and lots of light.” (391jeanner)

Oct 23, 2014

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Excellent hotel in the heart of La Jolla. Newly renovated. First rate staff, especially the team at the front desk. Have stayed here many times and each visit is better than the last. A bargain for the price. Highly recommended. .

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Dear FunTripz14 - Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience at our hotel. As a regular guest that has been staying with us many times, it is absolutely a pleasure to see that we continue to provide you with the high level of service you have come to expect from each stay with us. We appreciate...
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We just stayed here for one night before our flight home and three weeks in California. Our room was just renovated on floor three. We were the first to use it. It looked very nice but who ever selected the mattresses and pillows should be spoken to. From one night I had a sore back and the pillows on the...
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Dear mwil41 - Thank you for taking the time out of your day to provide us with feedback regarding your recent stay with us. It looks like there were some areas which fell short of your expectations, and I would like to apologize for the issues you encountered during you stay here. Please accept my sincere apology about your experience...
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My husband and I spent last weekend at the Empress. Having never been to La Jolla before and not knowing the village/community, we went strictly off of TripAdvisor reviews & recommendations. As always, TripAdvisor didn't let us down.
The Empress is on a great corner close enough to the village to be convenient yet not right in the center, thereby...
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Dear Bruin97 - Thank you for taking the time out of your day to provide us with feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We are pleased to see that you were able to enjoy your stay with us and were able to take advantage of our excellent central location in the village area of La Jolla, complementary breakfast, and...
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I actually found this place on trip advisor when looking for a place for me and my bf to stay in for our weekend gateaway and this place did not disappoint ! The staff is very friendly and efficient. We got to stay in the spa suit , it was so relaxing! Very nice and clean . The bed was...
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Dear Ana R - Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience as our guest with TripAdvisor. We are very happy to see that you enjoyed your visit to La Jolla and we are delighted to see that we were able to help in making your experience as enjoyable as possible. We look forward to the next...
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Our stay at the Empress started well when, upon checkin, we were told that our room had already been rented....so we were upgraded to the suite for no additional up-charge! Not too bad, huh?
The staff were all cheerful, helpful and knowledgable about amenities in the area. The valet parking was quick and responsive.
All in all, this was a...
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Dear Mark S,
Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience as our guest on TripAdvisor. It is very important to receive guest feedback in order for us ensure that we continually meet and exceed the expectations of our guests. We are absolutely thrilled to see that we have accomplished our goal with your recent stay. We're...
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After reading other reviews, I payed a little extra to stay in one of the newly renovated rooms. Valet parking costs an additional $18 per day. Parking on the street is free but timed until 6pm. Still, if you do not want to pay extra for the valet, it is not difficult to park on the street. The room was...
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Dear Vielledame,
Thank you for taking the time provide us with feedback on your recent stay. We absolutely love to hear feedback from our guests, which provides us with key information to evaluate our hotel property and the service we provide. We are very happy to see that you enjoyed your experience at our hotel in our newly renovated rooms,...
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Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2014. The hotel is very nice and the location is great!!! Highly recommend to anyone coming into the San Diego area. We walked to the downtown area and lots of great shopping and restaurants. The beach nearby was very nice. Driving to Sea World, San Diego Zoo, and Mission Beach are short and easy drives....
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Dear Chad R - Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience as our guest with TripAdvisor. We were glad to see that you enjoyed our excellent central location in the village area of La Jolla, which is walking distance from the beach, shops and local restaurants. We appreciate your comments regarding our staff and our excellent...
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All in all a clean well run hotel. We were upgraded on arrival but found later it was one of the rooms that back onto the Elevator system so if you were a light sleeper then the noise of the elevators would cause possible problems. Room was clean and spacious will all necessary amenities. There was a turn down service...
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Dear Nigel F,
Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience as our guest! While overall it is great to see that you greatly enjoyed your stay with us, I would like to apologize for the elevator noise you experienced. I have alerted our Facilities and Maintenance staff to your comments, so that we may address these...
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We stayed at the Empress most of January 2015 and had a fantastic experience. The rooms are getting remodeled and the new decor is great. However, the most impressive thing about this hotel is the staff. From Spencer, Jon, and Kyle at the valet desk to Sally, Ryan, and Breanne at the front desk the arrival is smooth and welcoming....
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Dear JSD659,
Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience on TripAdvisor! We are very happy to see that you enjoyed your visit here at the Empress Hotel La Jolla and we are delighted to know that we made your experience as enjoyable as possible. Thank you for your kind comments about our cheerful and welcoming staff,...
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There were a few things I could have complained about during my stay. However, the one thing that stands out is the comfy bed. So much so that I am sad I did not bring it home. The breakfast was more than I have gotten at other hotels in La Jolla. The setting is cute, too. The free Wi-fi is...
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Dear Asicsbaby,
Thank you for posting your feedback on TripAdvisor and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us! We appreciate your kind comments about our comfortable beds, soft towels, free WiFi and our complimentary breakfast served on our new patio. Once again, thank you for the review and we look forward to being your hotel of choice...
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